2022 in African music

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The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2022 in African music.

Contents

Events

Albums released in 2022

Release dateArtistAlbumGenreLabelRef
January 28 Nomfundo Moh Amagama Afro-pop Universal [8]
March 25 Rema Rave & Roses Afrorave Jonzing World/Mavin Records [9]
May 13, 2022 Obongjayar Some Nights I Dream of Doors Afrobeat September Recordings [10]
May 20, 2020 Gigi Lamayne Set in StoneHip hop [11]
May 27 Nduduzo Makhathini In The Spirit Of NtuJazzBlue Note Africa [9]
July 8 Burna Boy Love, Damini Afro-fusion Atlantic Records [12]
October 25 Amerado G.I.N.A Reggae, AfropopMicBurnerz Music [13]
November 11 Gordon Koang CommunityMusic in Exile [14]

Musical films

Deaths

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